What is Vitagen Forte?
Treating and preventing low levels of iron in the blood caused by certain types of anemia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Vitagen Forte is a combination of iron, vitamins, folic acid, and a stomach absorption substance. It also contains senna, which is a laxative. Vitagen Forte works by replacing iron, certain vitamins, and folic acid in your body. The stomach absorption substance helps the body to absorb Vitagen Forte. The senna is used to treat constipation that may be caused by the iron in Vitagen Forte.
Vitagen Forte indications
Vitagen Forte™ is a multifactor preparation effective in the treatment of anemias that respond to oral hematinics, including pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias and also irondeficiency anemia. Therapeutic quantities of hematopoietic factors that are known to be important are present in the recommended daily dose.
How should I use Vitagen Forte?
Use Vitagen Forte drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Vitagen Forte drops by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Vitagen Forte drops may be taken by mouth directly or mixed with fruit juice, cereal, or other food.
- Use the dropper that comes with Vitagen Forte drops to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- Shake well before each use.
- Avoid taking Vitagen Forte drops with dairy products; they may interfere with the absorption of the iron in Vitagen Forte drops.
- Do not take an antacid within several hours before or after you take Vitagen Forte drops.
- Many medicines (eg, used for infection, blood pressure, low blood platelets, osteoporosis) should not be taken at the same time as Vitagen Forte drops; their effectiveness may be decreased. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if your dose of Vitagen Forte drops should be separated from your dose of any of your other medicines.
- If you miss a dose of Vitagen Forte drops, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vitagen Forte drops.
Uses of Vitagen Forte in details
This medication is a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Vitamins and iron are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health.
How to use Vitagen Forte
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dosage. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
This medication is best taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. If stomach upset occurs, you may take this medication with food. Avoid taking antacids, dairy products, tea, or coffee within 2 hours before or after this medication because they will decrease its effectiveness. Do not lie down for 10 minutes after taking this medication.
Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Vitagen Forte dosage
Vitagen Forte Dosage
Generic name: IRON 150mg, FOLIC ACID 1mg, CYANOCOBALAMIN 25ug
Dosage form: capsule
See also:
- Vitagen Forte Plus capsule
- Ferrex 28 tablet
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual adult dosage is 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.
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Professional resources
- Vitagen Forte (FDA)
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- Vitagen Forte Plus
Related treatment guides
- Anemia
- Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency
Vitagen Forte interactions
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What other drugs will affect Vitagen Forte?
When this drug applied simultaneously with:
- inhibitors of CYP3A4 (erythromycin, cimetidine) decreased clearance of sildenafil, increasing the concentration of Vitagen Forte Intra Labs India in plasma.
- indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir increases the plasma Cmax and AUC of sildenafil, which is due to inhibition of CYP3A4 isoenzyme under the influence of indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir.
One might expect that stronger inhibitors of isoenzyme CYP3A4, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole would increase the concentration of this medication in the blood plasma.
While the use with nitrates the hypotensive effect of nitrates increases.
There was described a case of rhabdomyolysis symptoms after a single oral dose of sildenafil in patients receiving simvastatin.
Vitagen Forte side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Vitagen Forte?
Applies to Vitagen Forte: tablets
Other dosage forms:
- caplets
- drops
- syrup
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dark or green stools; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Vitagen Forte (the active ingredient contained in Vitagen Forte)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; numbness or tingling of the skin; severe or persistent stomach pain or cramping.
Vitagen Forte contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Vitagen Forte?
Vitagen Forte™ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindicated to iron therapy.
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE OF IRON-CONTAINING PRODUCTS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF FATAL POISONING IN CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE.
Active ingredient matches for Vitagen Forte:
Cyanocobalamin/Pyridoxine/Thiamine in Philippines.
List of Vitagen Forte substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Uni-Daily Plus Iron | |
| Unicap with Iron | |
| UpSpring Baby Iron | |
| Vi-Daylin ADC with Iron | |
| Vi-Daylin with Iron | |
| Vi-Daylin with Iron Chewable | |
| Vi-Daylin with Iron Drops | |
| Vi-Stress with Iron | |
| Vimar with Iron | |
| Vita Drops with Iron | |
| Vita-PMS | |
| Vita-PMS Plus | |
| Vitabit (Philippines) | |
| Vitagen (Philippines) | |
| Vitagen 5 % x 20 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 5 % x 100 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 5 % x 250 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 5 % x 300 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 5 % x 500 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 5 % x 1 L (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 10 % x 500 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 10 % x 1 L (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 20 % x 20 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 50 % x 20 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 50 % x 300 mL (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| 100ml (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | $ 0.24 |
| 200ml (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | $ 0.61 |
| Vitagen 100's (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | |
| Vitagen 200 ml Syrup (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | $ 0.05 |
| Vitagen 100 ml Syrup (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | $ 0.04 |
| Vitagen Thiamine mononitrate 10 mg, riboflavin 5 mg, pyridoxinehydrochloride 3 mg, niacinamide 45 mg, D-panthenol20 mg/15 mL. SYR / 100ml (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | $ 0.24 |
| Vitagen Thiamine mononitrate 10 mg, riboflavin 5 mg, pyridoxinehydrochloride 3 mg, niacinamide 45 mg, D-panthenol20 mg/15 mL. SYR / 200ml (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | $ 0.61 |
| VITAGEN syr 100ml (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | $ 0.24 |
| VITAGEN syr 200ml (Genvista (Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)) | $ 0.61 |
| Vitagen Advance | |
| Vitalic (Singapore) | |
| Vitalic 1's | |
| Vitalmeg (Paraguay) | |
| Vitamin B Komplex forte Hevert (Germany) | |
| Vitamin B1+6+12 T Man (Thailand) | |
| Vitamin B1+6+12 T Man 1000's | |
| Vitamin B1/6/12-Acino (Switzerland) | |
| Vitanerv (Philippines) | |
| Vitanerv 100's (Unison) | |
| Vitasan B1 B6 B12 (Paraguay) | |
See 378 substitutes for Vitagen Forte | |
References
- DailyMed. "ASCORBIC ACID; BIOTIN; CHOLECALCIFEROL; CYANOCOBALAMIN; DEXPANTHENOL; FOLIC ACID; NIACINAMIDE; PYRIDOXINE; RIBOFLAVIN; THIAMINE; TOCOPHEROL ACETATE; VITAMIN A; VITAMIN K: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "thiamine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "pyridoxine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Vitagen Forte are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Vitagen Forte. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
Consumer reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet1 consumer reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Vitagen Forte drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
2 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Vitagen Forte before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 1 day and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Vitagen Forte. To get the time effectiveness of using Vitagen Forte drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 2 | 100.0% | |
6 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 3 | 50.0% | |
| 16-29 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 16.7% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
